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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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