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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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