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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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