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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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