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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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