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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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