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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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