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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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