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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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