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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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