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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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