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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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