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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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