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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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