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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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