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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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