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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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