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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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