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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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