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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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