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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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