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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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