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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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