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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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