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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores 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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