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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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