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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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