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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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