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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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