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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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