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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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