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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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