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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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