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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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