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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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