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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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