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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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