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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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