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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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