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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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