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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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