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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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