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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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