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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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