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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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