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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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