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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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