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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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