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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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