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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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