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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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