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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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