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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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