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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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