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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines 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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