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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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