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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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