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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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