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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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