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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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