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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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