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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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