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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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