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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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