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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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