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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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