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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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