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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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