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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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