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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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