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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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