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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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