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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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