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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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