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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training 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 we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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