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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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