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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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