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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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