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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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