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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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