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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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