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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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