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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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