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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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