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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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