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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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