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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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