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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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