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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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