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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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