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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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