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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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