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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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