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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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