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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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