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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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