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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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