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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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