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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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