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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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