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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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