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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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