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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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