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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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