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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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