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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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