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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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