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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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