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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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