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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources