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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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