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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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