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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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