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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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