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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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