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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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