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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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