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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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