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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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