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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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