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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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