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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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