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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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