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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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