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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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