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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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