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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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