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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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