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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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