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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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