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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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