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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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