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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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