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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education