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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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