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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the sensational 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 book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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