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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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