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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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