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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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