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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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