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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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