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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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