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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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