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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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