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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources