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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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