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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with 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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