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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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