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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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