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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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