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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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