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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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