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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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