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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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