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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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