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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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