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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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