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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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