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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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