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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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