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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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