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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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