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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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