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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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