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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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