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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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