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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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