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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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