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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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