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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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