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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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