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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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