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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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