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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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