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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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