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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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