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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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