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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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