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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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