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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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