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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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