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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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