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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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