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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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