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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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