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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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