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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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