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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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