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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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