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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the 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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