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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge 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 authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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