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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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