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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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