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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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