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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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