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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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