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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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