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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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