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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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