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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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