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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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