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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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