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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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