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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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