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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major 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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