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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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