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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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