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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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