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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 (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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