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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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