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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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