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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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