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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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