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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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