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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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