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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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