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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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