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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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