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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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