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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally 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 numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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