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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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