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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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