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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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