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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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