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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating 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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