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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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