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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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