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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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