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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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