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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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