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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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