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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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