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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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