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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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