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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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