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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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