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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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