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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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