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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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