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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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