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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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