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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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