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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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