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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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