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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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