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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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