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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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