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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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