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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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