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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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