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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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