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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations 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 institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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