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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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