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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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