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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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