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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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