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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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