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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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