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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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