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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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