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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources