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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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