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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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