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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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