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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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