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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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