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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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