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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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