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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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