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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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