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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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