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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling 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 gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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