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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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