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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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