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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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