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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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