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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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