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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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