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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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