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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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