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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education