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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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