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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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