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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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