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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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