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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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