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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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