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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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