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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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