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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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