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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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