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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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