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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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