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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education