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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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