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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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