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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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