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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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