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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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