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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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