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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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