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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education