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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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