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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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