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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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