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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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