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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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