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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)