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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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