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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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