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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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