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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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