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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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