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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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