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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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