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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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