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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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