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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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