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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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