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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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