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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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