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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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