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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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