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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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