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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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