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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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