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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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