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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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