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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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