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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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