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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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