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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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