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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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