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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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