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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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