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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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