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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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