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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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