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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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