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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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