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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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