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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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