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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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