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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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