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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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