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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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