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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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