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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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