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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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