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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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