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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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