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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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