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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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