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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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