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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources