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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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