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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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