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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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