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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed 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? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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