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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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