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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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