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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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