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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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