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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the 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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