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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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