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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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