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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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