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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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