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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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