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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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