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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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