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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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