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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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