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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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