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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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