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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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