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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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