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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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