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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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