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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition