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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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