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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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