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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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