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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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