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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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