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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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