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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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