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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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