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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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