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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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