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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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