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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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