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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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