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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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