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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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