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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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