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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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