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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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