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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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