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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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