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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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