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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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