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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources