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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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