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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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