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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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