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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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