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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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