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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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