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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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