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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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