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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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