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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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