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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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