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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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