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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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