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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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