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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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