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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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