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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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