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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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