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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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