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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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