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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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