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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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