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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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