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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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