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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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