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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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