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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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