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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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