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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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