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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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