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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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