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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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