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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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