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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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