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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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