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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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