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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education