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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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