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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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