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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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