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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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