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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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