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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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