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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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