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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business 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 organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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