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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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