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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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