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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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