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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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