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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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