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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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