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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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