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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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