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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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