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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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