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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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