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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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