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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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