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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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