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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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