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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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