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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators 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 massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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