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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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