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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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