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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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