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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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