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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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