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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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