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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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