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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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