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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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