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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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