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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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