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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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