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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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