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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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