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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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