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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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