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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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