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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational 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 inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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