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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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