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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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