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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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