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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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