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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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