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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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