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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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