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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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