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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources