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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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