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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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