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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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