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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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