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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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