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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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