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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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