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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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