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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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