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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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