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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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