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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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