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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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