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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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