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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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