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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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