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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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