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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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