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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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