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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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